Search results for hip
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/1.htm
16 Mar 2010
Bisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
MKSAP Quiz: recurrent visual disturbance, headache
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/2.htm
30 Mar 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Hypothyroidism
A 70-year-old woman with hypothyroidism fell and fractured her hip. During preoperative evaluation for hip fracture repair, she mentions recent mild fatigue, which has not significantly limited performance of her daily activities, and ongoing right upper-quadrant abdominal pain after eating. Following a physical exam and lab results, what management option is most appropriate?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2010
Seeing the whole diagnostic picture
For a year, one patient saw specialist after specialist and received a different diagnosis each time. Like the story of the blind men and the elephant, specialists often see the patient through only one component of training, as anchoring and availability sneak into their thinking.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/mindful.htm
1 Apr 2010
Overuse of PPIs may raise risk of C. diff infections, fractures
Overuse of PPIs may raise risk of C. diff infections, fracturesFood allergies seem to proliferate, despite lack of evidence, definitions, tests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/1.htm
18 May 2010
PPIs get warning on fracture risk
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/7.htm
8 Jun 2010
Rheumatoid arthritis hurts the whole body
Taking care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis involved a partnership between internists and subspecialists, agree physicians managing cardiovascular risks, cancer or infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/arthritis.htm
1 Jul 2010
Glucosamine ineffective for low back pain
MKSAP Quiz: Managing COPD
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/13/2.htm
13 Jul 2010
Glucosamine, chondroitin not effective for hip or knee osteoarthritis
Glucosamine, chondroitin not effective for hip or knee osteoarthritisLow-dose aspirin may protect against colorectal cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/1.htm
21 Sep 2010
Bisphosphonates to carry warning about femur fractures
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/9.htm
19 Oct 2010